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School Foodservice Specialist Certificate

This program provides training in the skills necessary for a career in school food service.  The program includes coursework in culinary arts, culinary sanitation, and customer service.  Sanitation training is offered as an integral part of this certificate and is certified by the National Restaurant Association as well as Sacramento County Environmental Health Division. 

Total Units:
25

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
CAM 300 Z
Introduction to Culinary Arts Management
2
F, S
CAM 302 Z
Food and Culture in America
3
F(even year)
CAM 306 Z
Culinary Sanitation & Safety
2
F, S
CAM 301 Z
Food Theory and Preparation
4
Co-req: CAM 300 & 306
F, S
NUTRI 300 Z
Nutrition
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

11 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
CAM 310 Z
Quantity Food Production
3
CAM 300, 301 & 306
S
CAM 320
Culinary Management
2
S(P)
ECE 415 Z
Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition
3
F(O), S(O)
NUTRI 322 Z
Nutrition Issues Throughout Life
3
NUTR 300; Advisory: LIBR 318
F(O), S(O)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

Career Options/Outlook:

Cooks for institutions and cafeterias prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias. 

A sample of reported job titles:

Cook, Cook (Dinner), Cook (Elementary School), Dietary Cook, Dinner Cook, First Cook, Food and Nutrition Services Assistant, Food Service Specialist, Lead Cook, School Cook

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

21,020

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

41% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$38,550/yr

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 17, 2023

Counselor Contact: Alejandra Tovar   | Faculty Contact: Michael Frigm

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